Mr. Michael Lawrence Fine
Lawsuit, Credit & Debt, Litigation, Collection, Bankruptcy & Debt
Language(s):
English
Michael Lawrence Fine | Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer
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About Michael
Attorney Michael L. Fine is a service-oriented professional, educator, and advisor.
Originally from Los Angeles, California, Michael received his Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, from Southwestern University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Ohio and California and before a number of federal courts.
While in law school, Michael worked as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for the Los Angeles County Dependency Court, advocating on behalf of abused and neglected children. He was subsequently appointed as a panel attorney for the Dependency Court, and he represented clients in private practice. Later, Michael spent several years in Israel and practiced law as a foreign associate with Goldfarb, Levy, Eran & Company, representing clients in investment and intellectual property transactions.
Michael has lived and worked in Cleveland, Ohio, for the past 11 years. During this time, Michael spent five years with Zipkin Whiting Co., LPA, a firm concentrating on representing clients in employment and consumer law matters. Michael became the co-managing attorney, and he was lead counsel in numerous litigation matters, including class action law suits.
Michael founded his current practice in order focus exclusively on consumer law matters. He has a particularly keen interest in fighting debt collectors engaging in unlawful and abusive practices.
Free consultation (60 minutes)
Experience
Attorney
Law Office of Michael L. Fine
2009 - Present
University Heights, OH
Admission
Ohio
2003
Education
Colorado College
BA
n/a
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
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National Association of Consumer Advocates
Honors / Awards
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Contact us in regards to awards and accolades
Notable Work
Publications
Career Planning and Adult Development Network Annual Conferenece | Career Spirituality
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
POTENTIAL CLIENTS OFTEN CONTACT ME PANICKED, BECAUSE THEY ARE RECEIVING PHONE CALLS THREATENING THAT THEM WITH IMMINENT ARREST IF THEY DON'T PAY MONEY FOR AN OLD DEBT. THESE ARE SCAMS, AND UNFORTUNATELY, THERE ARE A LOT OF THEM. I DO FEEL WHEN I AM ABLE TO TALK A CLIENT OFF THE LEDGE - SO THAT THEY ARE NO LONGER PANICKED.
How did you build a successful practice?
ONE CLIENT AT A TIME, DOING MY BEST TO BE RESPONSIVE AND ETHICAL.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
MOST ARE USING THE INTERNET ON SOME LEVEL.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
IF A CASE INVOLVES A CONSUMER SCAM, WHERE THE WRONG-DOER HAD DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE CONSUMER (USED CAR DEALER CHEATING A CUSTOMER, OR A HOME CONTRACTOR CHEATING A CUSTOMER), LOCAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE COMMUNITY AND COURTS CAN BE IMPORTANT.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
BASIS ANALYSIS OF FACTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE CLIENT MAY HAVE A CASE WORTH PURSUING.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
BASIC FACT OF A CASE, INCLUDING THE IDENTITY OF THE WRONG-DOER.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
I CARE ABOUT MY CLIENT AND GIVE EVERYONE MY PERSONAL ATTENTION.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
WHEN A GET A BAD GUY TO TAKE SOME LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR WRONG-DOING.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
I LIKE TO RUN AND SPEND TIME OUTDOORS.
Are you involved in your community?
I AM ON THE CITY'S PLANNING COMMISSION AND I AM ACTIVE IN NEIGHBORHOOD ACTIVITIES.
Law Office Of Michael L Fine Highlights
Bankruptcy & Debt, Credit & Debt, Collection, Defect and Lemon Law, Employment
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